Annals of the South African MuseumThe Museum, 1972 - Natural history |
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Page 178
... clothing of the people , and many other useful articles besides . Domestic animals were the most important source for ordinary clothing but wild animal skins were used too . Reptile skins were not used . The following is a list of skins ...
... clothing of the people , and many other useful articles besides . Domestic animals were the most important source for ordinary clothing but wild animal skins were used too . Reptile skins were not used . The following is a list of skins ...
Page 205
... clothing kneaded in this mixture . The article is laid out to dry on the grass , upon which it becomes stiff . The garment is then rolled in a sack and beaten with sticks by a couple of women . It is unrolled , shaken out and hung up to ...
... clothing kneaded in this mixture . The article is laid out to dry on the grass , upon which it becomes stiff . The garment is then rolled in a sack and beaten with sticks by a couple of women . It is unrolled , shaken out and hung up to ...
Page 208
... clothing , particularly cloaks , by rubbing in the powder . Modern Mpondomise informants stated that the charcoal powder is mixed with fat , and used for colouring blankets . Mimosa bark was used by the Xhosa to dye clothing . According ...
... clothing , particularly cloaks , by rubbing in the powder . Modern Mpondomise informants stated that the charcoal powder is mixed with fat , and used for colouring blankets . Mimosa bark was used by the Xhosa to dye clothing . According ...
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